On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 10:01:32 -0500
p@dirac.org (Peter Jay Salzman) wrote:
> On Fri 03 Dec 04, 12:40 AM, David Hummel <dhml@comcast.net> said:
> > [ apologies for breaking the thread, too quick with delete ]
> >
> > On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 16:48:54 -0800, Brian Richter wrote:
> > >
> > > If I had the money, I would get a Neuros. www.neurosaudio.com
> >
> > I agree that if you want to hack your player, the neuros is
> > (possibly the only) way to go, and could be fun if you had the time.
> > I don't, and
> > I ultimately decided against it based on the following:
> >
> > Neuros HD 40GB iRiver H140 40GB
> > -------------- ----------------
> > Mass (g): 266 172
> > Dimensions (mm): 134x78x33 105x60x22
> > I/O: line SPDIF+line
> > Record to MP3 (kbps): 64-160 40-320
> > Charge Time (hrs): 8 3
> > Remote: -- Backlit LCD
> > Playback Time (hrs): 10 16
> > Battery Type: Li-ion Li-polymer
> > EQ: ?? 6 modes
> >
> > These are just the things that were obvious, and the rest of the
> > specs are similar between the players. Apparently lithium polymer
> > batteries last as much as 3x longer than lithium ion, which is good
> > because like the neuros, the battery in the iRiver is not user
> > replaceable. I'm guessing the iRiver battery is much more expensive
> > to replace as a result.
> >
> > Of course the neuros has the FM broadcasting, which I'm not sure is
> > practical, but it's cool. And it has a large skip protection buffer
> > which is nice. The neuros is also quite a bit cheaper ($300 vs.
> > $400), but there are lower capacity versions of both.
>
> I love this thread!
>
> Have you looked at the iRiver iFP 799T? It appears to be a flash
> player with 1GB of storage. I didn't think there were any flash
> players with that much storage around. I've seen it at a remarkable
> $180 on amazon. 1G for under$200 sounds too good to be true.
>
> There also appears to be an iRiver H340, which slightly cheaper than
> the H140. It has a color screen (say hello to more recharging), can
> display jpg and bmp images. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to support
> wav.
>
> Lastly, there were some complaints about the H140 (although I suspect
> these are all ipod lovers who are pretty low or non-tech people to
> begin with). This is from amazon
>
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001BRITE/002-3454873-5363261?v=glance
>
> * playlists can't be created on the fly (dunno what that exactly
> means...)
You have to do it in advance on a computer - and have the appropriate
software to handle their format.
> * it takes 4 minutes to boot in DB mode (whatever that
> means...)* sound quality is said to be "OK".
> * maximum volume is not loud enough
>
>
> What exactly is SPDIF?
>
> And is there any way possible to get one of these things to play in a
> car stereo?
That's what FM transmit is about. Either that or use a tape adapter
like you used to use for the CD players.
> I've been meaning on getting a new sound system in my car anyhow.
> If I can get something that can interface with an mp3 player, that
> would be really awesome.
>
> You've pretty much sold me on one of these things, but I wanted to ask
> a few more questions before jumping in. :)
>
> Pete
>
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